1. Art and Diseño

The Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
February 1, 2015
8:00 am
Welcome to Emmanuel! We are glad you are here. Please join us for refreshments and
conversation in the Parish Hall following the service.
THE WORD OF GOD
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People
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Blessed be God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Amen.
Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from
whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the
inspiration of thy Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love thee, and
worthily magnify thy holy Name; through Christ our Lord. Amen.
GLORIA
Glory be to God on high,
and on earth peace, good will towards men.
We praise thee, we bless thee,
we worship thee,
we glorify thee,
we give thanks to thee for thy great glory,
O Lord God, heavenly King, God the Father Almighty.
O Lord, the only-begotten Son, Jesus Christ;
O Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
that takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy upon us.
Thou that takest away the sins of the world,
receive our prayer.
Thou that sittest at the right hand of God the Father,
have mercy upon us.
For thou only art holy;
thou only art the Lord;
thou only, O Christ,
with the Holy Ghost,
art most high in the glory of God the Father. Amen.
COLLECT
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The Lord be with you.
And with thy spirit.
Let us pray. Almighty and everlasting God, who dost govern all things in heaven and
earth: Mercifully hear the supplications of thy people, and in our time grant us thy
peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the
Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
FIRST READING (seated)
Deuteronomy 18:15–20
Moses summoned all Israel and said to them, “The Lord your God will raise up for you a prophet
like me from among your own people; you shall heed such a prophet. This is what you requested of
the Lord your God at Horeb on the day of the assembly when you said: ‘If I hear the voice of the
Lord my God any more, or ever again see this great fire, I will die.’ Then the Lord replied to me:
‘They are right in what they have said. I will raise up for them a prophet like you from among their
own people; I will put my words in the mouth of the prophet, who shall speak to them everything
that I command. Anyone who does not heed the words that the prophet shall speak in my name, I
myself will hold accountable. But any prophet who speaks in the name of other gods, or who
presumes to speak in my name a word that I have not commanded the prophet to speak—that
prophet shall die.’”
Lector
The Word of the Lord.
People
Thanks be to God.
PSALM 111 (Read responsively by whole verse.)
1
Hallelujah!
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart,
in the assembly of the upright, in the congregation.
2
Great are the deeds of the LORD!
they are studied by all who delight in them.
3
His work is full of majesty and splendor,
and his righteousness endures for ever.
4
He makes his marvelous works to be remembered;
the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.
5
He gives food to those who fear him;
he is ever mindful of his covenant.
6
He has shown his people the power of his works
in giving them the lands of the nations.
7
The works of his hands are faithfulness and justice;
all his commandments are sure.
8
They stand fast for ever and ever,
because they are done in truth and equity.
9
He sent redemption to his people;
he commanded his covenant for ever;
holy and awesome is his Name.
10
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
those who act accordingly have a good understanding;
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SECOND READING (seated)
1 Corinthians 8:1–13
Now concerning food sacrificed to idols: we know that “all of us possess knowledge.” Knowledge
puffs up, but love builds up. Anyone who claims to know something does not yet have the
necessary knowledge; but anyone who loves God is known by him. Hence, as to the eating of food
offered to idols, we know that “no idol in the world really exists,” and that “there is no God but
one.” Indeed, even though there may be so-called gods in heaven or on earth—as in fact there are
many gods and many lords—yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and
for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom are all things and through whom we
exist. It is not everyone, however, who has this knowledge. Since some have become so
accustomed to idols until now, they still think of the food they eat as food offered to an idol; and
their conscience, being weak, is defiled. “Food will not bring us close to God.” We are no worse off
if we do not eat, and no better off if we do. But take care that this liberty of yours does not
somehow become a stumbling block to the weak. For if others see you, who possess knowledge,
eating in the temple of an idol, might they not, since their conscience is weak, be encouraged to
the point of eating food sacrificed to idols? So by your knowledge those weak believers for whom
Christ died are destroyed. But when you thus sin against members of your family, and wound their
conscience when it is weak, you sin against Christ. Therefore, if food is a cause of their falling, I
will never eat meat, so that I may not cause one of them to fall.
Lector
The Word of the Lord.
People
Thanks be to God.
THE GOSPEL (standing)
Mark 1:21–28
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The Holy Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ according to Mark.
People
Glory be to thee, O Lord.
Jesus and his disciples went into Capernaum; and when the sabbath came, he entered the
synagogue and taught. They were astounded at his teaching, for he taught them as one having
authority, and not as the scribes. Just then there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean
spirit, and he cried out, “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to
destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.” But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent,
and come out of him!” And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came
out of him. They were all amazed, and they kept on asking one another, “What is this? A new
teaching—with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.” At once his
fame began to spread throughout the surrounding region of Galilee.
Celebrant The Gospel of the Lord.
People Praise be to thee, O Christ.
SERMON (seated)
NICENE CREED (standing)
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PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE (kneeling or standing)
Let us pray for the whole state of Christ’s Church and the world.
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Almighty and everliving God, who in thy holy Word hast taught us to make prayers, and
supplications, and to give thanks for all men: Receive these our prayers which we offer unto thy
divine Majesty, beseeching thee to inspire continually the Universal Church with the spirit of truth,
unity, and concord; and grant that all those who do confess thy holy Name may agree in the truth
of thy holy Word, and live in unity and godly love.
Give grace, O heavenly Father, to Mark, our bishop; Craig and Joe, our priests; Preston, our
deacon; and to all clergy, that they may, both by their life and doctrine, set forth thy true and lively
Word, and rightly and duly administer thy holy Sacraments. And to all thy people give thy heavenly
grace, and especially to this congregation here present; that, with meek heart and due reverence,
they may hear and receive thy holy Word, truly serving thee in holiness and righteousness all the
days of their life.
We beseech thee also so to rule the hearts of those who bear the authority of government in this
and every land, that they may be led to wise decisions and right actions for the welfare and peace
of the world. Open, O Lord, the eyes of all people to behold thy gracious hand in all thy works,
that, rejoicing in thy whole creation, they may honor thee with their substance, and be faithful
stewards of thy bounty.
And we most humbly beseech thee, of thy goodness, O Lord, to comfort and succor Alva, Stan
Anderson, Thelma Blair, Barbara Bunn, Winifred Campbell, Robert Dickert, Emma, Kathy Frey,
Ann Gillenwater, Annette, Deirdre Grogan, Sharon Hatcher, Emily Hubbard, Annie Jackson,
Michael Johnston, John T. Kelly, Chris Mallin, Gayle Mallin, Louise Medley, Jill Mendiljian, Claire
Miller, Mildred Murphy, Joyce Rodgers, Robert Rodgers, Katy Sikorski, Sharon Slaughter, Anna
Stuart, Nikki Guest Thomas, Lamont Tidwell, Carla Vaughn, Frank Winston, the families in Family
Promise and all those who in this transitory life, are in trouble, sorrow, need, sickness, or any
other adversity.
We pray for Hagan Oakley, Ed Powers, Nat Powers, Carol Biegler, and Lynn Powers who are
celebrating birthdays.
And we also bless thy holy Name for all thy servants departed this life in thy faith and fear
beseeching thee to grant them continual growth in thy love and service; and to grant us grace so
to follow the good examples of the blessed Virgin Mary and all thy saints, that with them we may
be partakers of thy heavenly kingdom.
(Silence)
THE CONFESSION OF SIN
Celebrant Let us humbly confess our sins unto Almighty God.
People Almighty God,
Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
maker of all things, judge of all men:
We acknowledge and bewail our manifold sins
and wickedness,
which we from time to time most grievously have committed,
by thought, word, and deed, against thy divine Majesty,
provoking most justly thy wrath and indignation against us.
We do earnestly repent,
and are heartily sorry for these our misdoings;
the remembrance of them is grievous unto us,
the burden of them is intolerable.
Have mercy upon us,
have mercy upon us, most merciful Father;
for thy Son our Lord Jesus Christ’s sake,
forgive us all that is past;
and grant that we may ever hereafter
serve and please thee in newness of life,
to the honor and glory of thy Name;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
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THE ABSOLUTION
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Celebrant Almighty God, our heavenly Father, who of his great mercy hath promised
forgiveness of sins to all those who with hearty repentance and true faith turn unto
him, have mercy upon you, pardon and deliver you from all your sins, confirm and
strengthen you in all goodness, and bring you to everlasting life; through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
THE PEACE (standing )
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THE OFFERTORY
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All
All things come of thee, O Lord,
And of thine own have we given thee.
THE HOLY COMMUNION
EUCHARISTIC PRAYER I (standing)
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SANCTUS (following the Sanctus, kneel or stand)
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THE LORD’S PRAYER
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BREAKING OF THE BREAD
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PRAYER OF HUMBLE ACCESS
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DISTRIBUTION OF HOLY COMMUNION
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POST COMMUNION PRAYER
(Remain kneeling or standing until the candles are extinguished)
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BLESSING
DISMISSAL
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The lay Eucharistic Minister this morning is Fred Knickerbocker.
The Fine Arts Committee
There are 15 needlepoint kneelers available for memorials. If you would like to
have one of the kneelers designated in memory or honor of a loved one, please
contact Ann Fleming (423-652-7674).and she will show you the kneelers that are
available. The cost is $150 per kneeler.
EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH
700 Cumberland St., Bristol VA 24201
Phone: 276-669-9488
[email protected]
PO Box 1376, Bristol VA 24203
Fax: 276-669-3817
emmanuelbristol.org
The Rt. Rev. Mark A. Bourlakas, D. Min.
Bishop
The Rev. Joe K. Dunagan, D. Min.
Rector
The Rev. Dr. Craig R. Wylie
Assisting Priest
The Rev. Preston Mitchell
Deacon
Stephanie Yoder
Organist & Choir Director
Kristie Fayler
Parish Administrator
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 am until 5:00 pm.
SUNDAY SERVICES
8:00 am Rite I
10:30 am Rite II
SUNDAY MORNING
FAITH FORMATION
9:15 am Catechesis of the
Good Shepherd
9:30 am Adult Faith Formation
WEDNESDAY SERVICE
12:15 pm—Bledsoe Chapel
Holy Eucharist with
Prayers for Healing
MORNING PRAYER
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9:00 am
Bledsoe Chapel
CHOIR
Wednesday
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal
BIBLE STUDY
10:00 am, Thursday
2nd Floor Conference Room
VESTRY
2013-2015
Dan Bieger
Frank Goodpasture, III
Denise Rowe, Sr. Warden
David Taverner
2014-2016
Fred Knickerbocker
Doug Mitchell
Zane Myers
Debbie Tidwell
2015-2017
Barbara Sue Kurre, Secretary
Jeremy McLaughlin, Jr. Warden
Greg Oakley
Barbara Walling
Bob Bruce, Treasurer
UPCOMING EVENTS
Wednesday, February 19, 12:15 pm and 7:00 pm ..................................... Ash Wednesday services
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